Llanerfyl, Welshpool, Powys, SY21

Cringoed Isaf is a unique offering comprising two detached properties standing in a truly peaceful and private location surrounded by the spectacular Welsh countryside.

The main house is a historic stone Welsh cottage which has been sympathetically renovated and extended by the current owners. The cottage retains a number of period features, including exposed stone walls and solid floors, along with two wood burning stoves. The property has a wonderful flow of well-centered accommodation with the kitchen breakfast room and snug found in the older part of the house to the front, with an extended rear inner hallway connecting to the sitting room which has impressive views over the grounds. Completing the ground floor accommodation of the main house is a good sized walk-in pantry and a family bathroom with exposed stone wall.

The first floor has four bedrooms, most notable being the principal bedroom, which is found within the extended part of the property and has tall semi-vaulted ceilings and views over the gardens and beyond. Completing the first floor is a well equipped shower room.

The Barn
Standing adjacent to the primary residence, this property was completed by the current owners in 1997 and provides wonderful light living accommodation, which includes a kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room and dining room, with a large doubled sided wood burning stove serving both reception rooms. The first floor has three bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suite). The property retains complete independence from the main house with its own outdoor areas and services. The property is classed as ancillary accommodation to the main house and could be used for a number of purposes, including multi-generational living or as a holiday let. The Barn operates from newly installed air source heat pump.

Gardens and land
Surrounding the two properties are beautifully landscaped and private gardens consisting of several areas, including formal lawns, meadows, a productive kitchen garden, and access to the river that flows through the land from south to north. There are a number of hidden and secluded patio and seating areas within the grounds providing an excellent choice for alfresco dining and outdoor entertainment. Most notable is the flagged terrace to the rear of the main house, accessed via the sitting room. Beyond the formal grounds are approximately 10 acres of pasture and woodland divided into useful paddocked areas with separate road access. This ground provides wonderful country walks and productive grazing land if required.

A small area of the pasture has recently been fenced and "re-wilded". Within this re-wilded area is a stunning natural wildlife pond providing a haven for wildlife and habitats, with the owners noting a number of bird life, dragon flies, butterflies and newts nearby. Standing away from the two properties accessed off the main drive is an impressive galvanised steel framed barn standing on a concrete pad with an aggregate and concrete turning area. This building is divided into a number of useful bays and has water and electricity connections.

Approximately half a mile to the south-west of the property is a further lot of circa 3.3 acres, which has recently been re-planted with hundreds of deciduous trees. This lot is available by separate negotiation.

The current owners have undertaken a pre-planning application which proposes the construction of three holiday chalets within the grounds. Please speak to the agent for further information.

Lot 1 - approximately 12.58 acres
Lot 2 - approximately 3.35 acres

Property information
Services: Oil fired central heating. Private drainage via septic tank. Mains electricity and private water fed by spring. The ancillary accommodation operates off a newly installed air source heat pump.
Local Authority: Powys county council.
Council Tax Band: Main house band E. Ancillary accommodation band F.
Energy performance certificate: Main House rating F. The Barn rating

Situated just over four miles from the village of Llanerfyl, Cringoed Isaf enjoys access to the Banwy Valley and surrounding hills. The area is noted for its great beauty, wonderful walks and rides and easy accessibility to the Snowdonia National Park and coast. Nearby Welshpool sits in the upper reaches of the Severn Valley and provides an excellent range of local amenities as well as a range of restaurants, local inns and cafes. Road networks in the area are good, and a local rail service can be found at Welshpool and connects to intercity services at Shrewsbury, Birmingham, Chester and Hereford. Primary and secondary schools can be found at Llanfair Caereinion, Newtown and Welshpool.

Distances
Llanerfyl 4.3 miles, Welshpool 18 miles, Machynlleth 22.6 miles, Shrewsbury 36.9 miles, Chester 55 miles. (Distances are approximate).

Directions (Postcode SY21 0JG)
From Llanerfyl, head south-west sign posted to Talerddig and continue along this road for approximately 3.7 miles. Take the left fork 100 metres after the red phone box. Continue down the hill where you will see a galvanized gate in front of you on a 90-degree left-hand bend. Pass through this gate (make sure it is shut behind you please) and continue along this road, passing over the cattle grid. When the road changes from tarmac to gravel, pass over the ford and the wooden gate for Cringeod Isaf will be found over the bridge in front of you.
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